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A Breed Apart

A Breed Apart is a 1984 American drama film directed by Philippe Mora. It stars Kathleen Turner, Rutger Hauer and Powers Boothe.

A Breed Apart

Philippe Mora

Paul Wheeler

Kathleen Turner
Rutger Hauer
Powers Boothe
Donald Pleasence

Geoffrey Stephenson

Chris Lebenzon

Maurice Gibb

Hemdale Film Corporation

  • June 1984 (1984-06)

95 minutes

United States

English

$3,000,000 (estimated)

The screenplay by Paul Wheeler concerns the need to protect endangered species, in this case the bald eagle.

Plot[edit]

Obsessive bird egg collector J.P. Whittier is determined to obtain the eggs of a newly discovered species of bald eagle nesting high up on the private island of reclusive Vietnam veteran Jim Malden. Whittier hires mountaineer Mike Walker to pose as a photographer and win Malden's confidence in order to gain access to the eggs. Subplots include locals seeking revenge on Malden after being caught hunting on his island without permission and Malden's inability to express his affection for local store owner Stella Clayton and her son Adam. At Walker's suggestion, Malden visits Stella to tell her how he truly feels. Walker uses the opportunity to scale the mountain where the eggs lie, only to fall victim to his conscience when his goal is within his grasp. Malden, Stella & Adam are united at the end, while Walker provides a local reporter with a scoop about Whittier's illegal hobby.

as Jim Malden

Rutger Hauer

as Mike Walker

Powers Boothe

as Stella Clayton

Kathleen Turner

as J.P. Whittier

Donald Pleasence

Andy Fenwick as Adam Clayton

as Peyton

Brion James

..... John Daly, Derek Gibson

Producers

..... Maurice Gibb

Original Music

..... Geoffrey Stephenson

Cinematography

..... William Barclay

Production Design

..... Jeff Ginn

Art Direction

..... Ed Sears

Set Decoration

..... John Boxer

Costume Design

..... Chris Lebenzon

Film Editor

Critical reception[edit]

Variety said the film "lacks reason, dramatic tension or emotional involvement."[3]

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